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AK02 JAB

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 JAB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,688 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,675 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 61,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,513 miles

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,711 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 43,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,883 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AK02 JAB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 JAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK02 JAB registered?

AK02 JAB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is AK02 JAB safe to buy?

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